Foot & Ankle Pain Urgent Care:
Same-day Appointments in Silver Spring, MD
Same-Day Foot & Ankle Podiatry Care in Silver Spring, MD
IMPORTANT NOTE: For life-threatening emergencies or trauma involving severe bleeding or loss of consciousness, please go directly to the nearest emergency room.
At Blanken Foot and Ankle, we understand that foot and ankle injuries don’t always happen on a schedule. That’s why we offer same-day appointments at our Silver Spring Office.
If needed, same day surgery care is available in our ambulatory surgery center.
Common Urgent Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat
Our experienced team of Podiatrists and Foot & Ankle Surgeons are equipped to handle a wide range of urgent foot and ankle issues, including:
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Injuries (Acute & Traumatic)
Sprains
Broken Toes
Ankle Sprains/Fractures
Foot Injuries, infections & Work Injuries
Cuts & Puncture Wounds
Sports Injuries
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Chronic Conditions & Pain
Severe heel pain and plantar fasciitis
Severe Achilles tendon pain
Ankle Sprains
Gout
Diabetic foot complication
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Structural & Nail Issues
Bunions
Hammertoes
Ingrown toenails
When to Seek
Urgent Foot or Ankle Care
Don’t ignore foot pain or injury—especially if you notice:
Intense swelling, bruising, or redness
Inability to walk or bear weight
Open wounds or signs of infection (pus, foul odor, red streaking)
A visibly deformed or misaligned toe/foot
Persistent numbness or tingling
Sudden onset of sharp, stabbing pain
Podiatric Foot & Ankle Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
Choose Podiatric Foot & Ankle Urgent Care
Choose Podiatric Urgent Care for non-life-threatening foot and ankle injuries or infections. Our urgent care service is designed specifically for foot and ankle issues—so you can skip the general urgent care clinic and be seen directly by a specialist.
We provide expert care for injuries and pain while helping you avoid unnecessary costs from non-specialist facilities.
Plus, we go beyond immediate relief by creating a long-term treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Go to the ER
Go to the ER if you experience uncontrollable bleeding, suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or trauma with head injury or unconsciousness.
Why Choose Blanken Foot and Ankle for
Foot & Ankle Urgent Care?
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Foot & Ankle Experts
You’ll be seen by board-certified podiatrists who specialize in foot and ankle conditions.
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On-Site Imaging
Diagnostic Ultrasound & Digital X-ray are available immediately.
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Convenient Location
Easily accessible office in Silver Spring, MD. If needed, same day surgery care is available in our ambulatory surgery center.
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Fast, Expert Care
We prioritize urgent cases and aim for same-day relief.
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Long-term Treatment Plan
Our podiatrists create personalized, long-term care plans to prevent recurring issues and support lasting recovery.
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Insurance Accepted for Urgent Care
We accept most major plans. For a full list, contact us by phone or chat.
How to Get
Foot & Ankle Urgent Care Today
AVAILABLE MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 4PM
Getting fast, expert foot care is easy.
Call Our Office
Speak with our team directly to explain your symptoms and secure a same-day appointment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For life-threatening emergencies or trauma involving severe bleeding or loss of consciousness, please go directly to the nearest emergency room.
Urgent Foot Care FAQ
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Yes—if your foot pain is sudden, severe, or interfering with walking or daily activities, urgent care is the right choice. Especially if there’s swelling, bruising, signs of infection, or a recent injury, it’s important to be seen promptly by a foot specialist.
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When in doubt, call us. Our team will help assess your symptoms and determine if same-day care is appropriate or if a scheduled visit would be better.
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For any foot or ankle issue, it’s best to see a podiatrist—a doctor who specializes exclusively in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions. At Foxhall Podiatry Associates, our podiatrists are trained to treat both urgent and chronic foot concerns, from injuries to diabetic foot care.
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No referral is required. You can call to schedule a same-day appointment.
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When in doubt, call us. Our team will help assess your symptoms and determine if same-day care is appropriate or if a scheduled visit would be better.
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Yes, we have digital X-ray capabilities in both offices, so we can evaluate injuries on the spot and begin treatment right away.
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If your condition is not urgent, a scheduled appointment is more appropriate. Urgent care is not a substitute for missed follow-up visits. Non-urgent concerns, including nail fungus, callus treatment, future procedure consultations, prescription refills, and care for thickened toenails, must be addressed during a scheduled appointment.
Your Silver Spring
Foot Doctors
Surgical, Non-Surgical, Preventive, and Sports Podiatry
Notice: Blanken Podiatry Group is now Blanken Foot and Ankle — same trusted care, fresh new name!
Blanken Foot And Ankle LLC provides comprehensive podiatric speciality care using state-of-the-art technology to treat surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle conditions.
Our team specializes in the treatment of all foot and ankle conditions from infants and children to adults, while maintaining the highest professional standards in our specialty.
Meet Our Foot Doctors
Silver Spring Podiatry Specialists
At Blanken Foot And Ankle LLC, our friendly Silver Spring, MD podiatrists and surgeons provides exceptional podiatry care and surgery with only one person in mind: YOU!
DR. STEVEN BLANKEN
Dr. Steven Selby Blanken DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, DABFAS is the Medical Director of Blanken Foot And Ankle LLC. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery (Certified in Foot Surgery) and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Blanken is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. A former residency director of a podiatric surgical program, Dr. Blanken is still active in the training of podiatric residents and students. Dr. Blanken is the podiatry consultant for Performance Laboratories a National Foot and Ankle Orthotic Laboratory. Dr. Blanken treats all ages for most foot and ankle conditions.
DR. CASSANDRE CHARLES
Cassandre C. Charles, DPM, AACFAS
Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board Certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Charles has a special interest in sports injuries if the foot and ankle, limb salvage of the foot and ankle, foot and ankle reconstruction including arthroscopic surgery and joint restorative techniques, and minimally invasive surgery for bunion and Achilles pathology.
Insurance Plans Accepted
BCBS
Carefirst BCBS
Blue Choice
CIGNA
Aetna
United
GEHA
Medicare
Most Medicare Advantage Plans
Most Managed Care Medicaid Plans
Some DC and Maryland Medicaid Plans (Amerihealth, Amerigroup, Priority Partners)
Medstar
Workman's Compensation
Great West
Coresource
NALC
SAMBA
APWU
GBS
Johns Hopkins Health Care Plan
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Get Foot Relief Today
Get the care you need, when you need it. Skip the waiting time and get expert care from a podiatrist near you.
Urgent Foot Care is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for same-day appointments at our clinic in Silver Spring, MD.
